The Chicago Bulls are staying cautious with injured point guard Derrick Rose, who will not play in the team's game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
#Bulls coach Thibs says Derrick Rose is very close, want him to be pain free.OUT tonite vs #celtics
— peggy kusinski (@peggykusinski) February 16, 2012
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After Thursday's game, the Bulls have Friday off before returning to action on Saturday afternoon against New Jersey. There's no telling exactly what Tom Thibodeau means by "very close," but it does suggest that Rose will be back in the next few games.
The Celtics game will be the fourth game in a row that the Bulls star has missed.
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